Recalls Of The Day, October 16, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration has issued three recalls.  Motorcycle brakes, bus windows and side airbags in an auto are issues under these recalls.  All of these recalls address possible injury or worse.

Please have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible if it is a subject of these recalls. 

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BMW / K1200 R 2007-2008 BMW / K1200 R SPORT 2007-2008 BMW / K1200 S 2007-2008 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Report Receipt Date: OCT 05, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V487000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,062

Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles. In certain riding conditions, the brake fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir can foam.

Consequence: Brake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.

Remedy: The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Notes: This recall is an expansion of safety recall 09V-202. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.: Production Dates: RICON / 3-MINUTE URBAN WINDOW SET Information not Available Manufacturer: RICON CORPORATION Report Receipt Date: OCT 03, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12E037000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 889 Summary: Ricon is recalling certain Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus egress window sets manufactured April 1, 2010, through October 31, 2010, sold and installed as original equipment for various transit buses. The composition of the material used to cast the handles is incorrect resulting in embrittlement of the handle and a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released. Consequence: In the event the egress window fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury. Remedy: Ricon will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers in October 2012 and will provide replacement handles to the vehicle manufacturers. The vehicle manufacturers will remedy the affected transit buses free of charge. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or Ricon at 1-818-267-3001 for more information. Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / FIESTA 2011-2013 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Report Receipt Date: OCT 05, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V488000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 154,604 Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Fiesta vehicles, manufactured from November 3, 2009 through September 21, 2012. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The passenger side curtain air bag will not deploy in the event of a side impact collision when the front passenger seat is empty. Although the side curtain air bag system was designed to suppress the side curtain air bag under this scenario, that information is not explained in the owner's guide for these vehicles as required by FMVSS No.208. Consequence: An occupant in the right rear seating position will not have coverage from the side curtain air bag in a side impact collision when the front passenger seat is empty, increasing the risk of injury to the right rear occupant. Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's software free of charge so that it no longer suppresses the passenger side curtain air bag when the front passenger seat is empty, and consistent with the description in the owner's guide. The safety recall is expected to begin shortly. Owner's may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Notes: Ford's recall campaign number is 12C26. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.